Opening Nite Show & Pageant 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Time: 7-11pm

Location: Century II Exhibition Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, celebration and pride as we crown the 2024 Mx Wichita! Our pageant will take place at Century II on June 28.

Doors open at 6 PM
Show starts at 7 PM

Our fabulous host for the night is Brandonna Dupri LaReese, who will guide us through this night of joy and pride. Keeping the energy high and alive is DJ Will Power.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night where we come together to honor our community and celebrate our new Mx Wichita 2024!

Pride Button required for entry. 

If you are interested in participating in the pageant, the application packet is located here:

https://wichitapride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mx-Wichita-Pride-Pageant-2024-Application-Packet.pdf

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Pageant Host

Brandonna Dupri LaReese

Her name is Brandonna Dupri LaReese and She is 40 years old. She was born and raised in North Carolina. At age 19, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and made a successful career there, but just 1 month ago, she relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, and is The New Show Director for The Garden Nightclub. She has been in the entertainment business for 22 years and currently works in 33 different states. She is a former cast member and Emcee for The Ladies of LeFemme at The Gay 90s and is now a full time cast member and Show Director at The Garden. She Currently travels the country,Every Weekend, working in various nightclubs, across the country. She has won Multiple Titles, throughout The United States, which includes The National Title of “Miss Gay United States” in 2015. This past year, Brandonna competed at Miss Trans USA and placed 1st Runner up in the Nation. She recently was crowned Miss Gay Wichita Elite, back in November. She would like to wish, all the contestants, the best of luck.

DJ Will Power

With two decades of experience lighting up dance floors across Kansas and Illinois, WillPower Productions has a passion for turning ordinary events into extraordinary memories. Our founder and lead DJ, Will Rapp, has honed the art of reading the crowd and curating the perfect playlist to keep the energy high and the vibes just right. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Will loves to create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or pride night, we bring a blend of professionalism, passion, and an unparalleled ability to connect with the crowd. We are very excited to be part of the ICT Pride Celebration this year.

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